Two Trout Derbies Planned for Saturday, 5 February!

While surfing online noticed that two Trout Derbies are planned for Saturday, 5 February in Collin County.  One is in Frisco and the other is in McKinney!  Should be a lot of fun for the kids... for more details checkout the links below:

• McKinney Annual Trout Derby at Towne Lake
• Frisco "Trick a Trout" Derby at the Commons

Good luck and good fishing!
COAF Field Team

What To Do With a Limit of Trout....

What to do with a limit of Trout?  Season with Salt, Pepper, and Seasoned Salt, then fry them in an iron skillet.  Ran out of propane though.  No worries, fired up the "campfire grill" and got a hot fire going in no time!

What To Do With a Limit of Trout....

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Trout Limit At Whitley Place Park!

Was able to try a new place that we had not been to before - Whitley Place Park in Prosper.  Limited out on Trout using Orange Powerbait.  And, caught several Sunfish and a Trout on a Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymph and a Bead Head Prince Nymph, respectively.  Fun time, just was not sure about the place as it is located in a subdivision.  PS: Finally caught a fish using the new fishing reel!

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Prosper Trout Derby Scheduled for Saturday, 22 January!

Something to think about if you are in the Collin County area.... The town of Prosper is hosting its Second Annual Trout Derby this Saturday.  Sounds like fun for the kids! For more details checkout their News Release!
 

News Release excerpt dated 1/11/2011:
The tournament, designed specifically for kids 14-and-under, starts at 9 a.m. and concludes at 11 a.m. Following the derby, adults will be able to fish, though a valid fishing license is required for those 16 years and older.


“There is no charge to enter or to view the action and parking is free. Pre-registration is not required and entrants may simply arrive at the site on the day of the tournament,” he said. Judging will occur during the tournament.

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New Reel... Have Not Caught Anything... Yet!

Ordered a flyfishing reel from Dick's Sporting Goods online.  Was able to purchase it at a significant discount as it was on clearance.  Even better... since it was ordered online, it qualified for another 30% off the clearance price.  Nice looking reel... but have not caught anything as of yet.  Hope to break it in over the next few weeks!

"Guadalupe River Rainbow Trout Fishing"

Checkout our latest Squidoo Lens - "Guadalupe River Rainbow Trout Fishing".  Posted the Lens at the request of our Partners down south in Comal County.  Useful information, links to fishing reports, and other websites related to fishing for Rainbow Trout on the Guadalupe.  Check it out when you get a chance!

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One Bluegill On A Cold, Rainy Afternoon.... At Shadow Lakes

Decided to brave the cold and rain to wet a line.... Stopped by Shadow Lakes to fish the ponds using the BH Olive Wooley Bugger and Nymph Trailer.  Ended up tangling and losing the rig to a Tree Fish.  Tied on a Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymph and drifted it near one of the "waterfalls" where water flows from one pond to another.  Had some light strikes which turned out to be Bluegill.  Landed one that went about 6" in size! 

One Bluegill On A Cold, Rainy Afternoon.... At Shadow Lakes

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First Bass for 2011 Reported By The Field Team!

Stopped by Bethany Lakes this evening to fish a Bead Head Olive Wooley Bugger with a Nymph trailer.  Liked using this setup on the Blue River.  Also liked using it at Waterloo in Denison.

Fished it sloooooowly... and missed a couple of light strikes.  Did manage to set the hook and catch one little Bass that went about 13" in size!  Fun stuff... the Team's first Bass for 2011!



First Bass for 2011 Reported By The Field Team!

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Summary of Lures/Baits Used During the 2010-2011 Trout Stocking Season (as of 11Jan'11)

Tough go with all the snow and cold temps lately.  Getting cabin fever.... Did get a few things done that needed getting done....

Like updating the "Summary of Lures and Baits" used during the 2010-2011 Trout Stocking Season!  Good stuff with over 120+ reports received from the Field. 

Was able to collate the data and run a rough analysis of the information and like in past seasons, noted that Powerbait, Super Dupers, and Wooley Buggers remain consistent producers for Trout!

For more info, check out our partner website - "Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing: Top 5 Lures and Baits for Community Lakes". 

 



Good luck and good fishing!
"COAF Field Team"


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Saturday Trout Derby At Waterloo Brings More Limits!

Field Team fished Waterloo Park Pond in Denison today.  Arrived while a Trout Derby was in progress.  Pond was stocked recently, Friday according to some of the participants.  Too late to join the contest but the pond was open to all licensed fishermen.

Field Team limited out with five Trout each.  All but two were caught using Chartreuse Powerbait.  Of the two Trout, one was caught on a Bead Head Olive Wooley Bugger and the other was caught on a Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymph!

Click-on 2011's COAF Fishing Leader Board to checkout top fish caught this year by our readers. Also, click-on One Fishing Fly Challenge to checkout the Field Team's flyfishing informal contest. Feel free to join; it's simple!